" The thing that is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning the work of becoming yourself."Anna Quindlen Perfection can have a place in our work and life. But not at the expense of giving up our identity and what makes us who we are. It's really hard not … Continue reading Quote Roulette #4
The Rise
Our morning routine is one of the best things we can try and hack or improve. Not everyone is a morning person, this guy included. However, I have tested the morning routine out. It's the most beneficial thing I have found in my day that really makes my days complete. When I don't get an … Continue reading The Rise
The Gifts in Your Life
Your part of a tribe and might not even realize it. If your working for a company, you're part of a tribe. If your going to the gym semi-regular, you're part of a tribe. The tribe itself is not the cool part. It's what they can provide for you and what you are responsible for … Continue reading The Gifts in Your Life
Quote Roulette #3
"A good friend of mine once said: 'It's really easy to say what you're not. It's hard to say what you are.'...Anybody can talk about why something's bad. Try doing something good." - Joseph Gordon-LevittAsking yourself "Why?" reflecting inward first before tackling something tremendous you've never tried before, you find something rewarding. You find strength … Continue reading Quote Roulette #3
Make Learning Your Profession
When we can learn and give ourselves the space to pick up new skills or engage our minds differently there is almost always a uptick in the way we innovate. Being a productive learner in today's day and age with the amount of information entering in from all angles it is hard to be a … Continue reading Make Learning Your Profession
Optimize Your Thinking
Controlling our thinking can be our key to regulating our emotions. Figuring out how our brains are related to those of others is an art. We push ourselves long past what our brains can handle, even through physical exhaustion. The capacity we have for active clear thought is limited. Yet, we use it like it … Continue reading Optimize Your Thinking
Bouncing Back
If you could live that life free from challenges, would you choose to do so? What would you miss if you had the power to do that? Our hurdles are the best catalysts for us if we only allow them to be. Every obstacle is a chance to learn and should be used to show … Continue reading Bouncing Back
Courage to Find Our Best Self
What are we afraid of? In context of now, what is the most challenging thing you're dealing with? Have you ever put yourself in front of the most uncomfortable thing possible before? As we put ourselves in front of the uncomfortable if we can build some resilience to get through, it will almost always yield … Continue reading Courage to Find Our Best Self
Be Late
Reliant on our devices is calling the kettle black for me. I am just as reliant if not more so than the average person being I use it for everything from personal development to work. My self proclaimed average of late for all my technology usage is just over 4 hours of usage per day, … Continue reading Be Late
Quote Roulette #2
"A coach asked me at one point in my boxing career if I wanted to be the next Muhammad Ali. Do I wanna do that? I said I did. The coach said, 'Okay. Is that a dream or a goal? Because there's a difference. Because a dream is something you fantasize about that will probably … Continue reading Quote Roulette #2
